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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: Crows chairman John Olsen during the round 22 AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and the North Melbourne Kangaroos at Adelaide Oval on August 13, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Top Crow reveals why Stevens got the nod as Roo’s replacement

Ahead of Mark Ricciuto’s retirement, Adelaide chairman John Olsen approached South Australian police commissioner Grant Stevens with a clear plan for the club’s board.

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Clayton Oliver on his move to GWS.

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‘S*** hit the fan’: Clarry breaks silence on Dees exit

Clayton Oliver has broken his media silence on being ‘pushed out’ by Melbourne, his off-field behaviour — including that Mitch Cleary interaction — and his fresh start in Sydney.

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Oliver Florent and Will Hayward at Carlton Pre-Season Training. Friday, December 12. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Track watch: Draftee wows Blues fans, recruits talk game plan

It wasn’t just the temperature that was hot at Carlton training on Friday, with a number of new faces turning up the heat alongside big names Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh.

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AFLW Draft Prospect Chloe Bown. Friday, December 12. 2025. Picture: David Crosling

Late mail: The go-home concerns set to shape AFLW Draft

Armed with picks two and three, the Giants will have a big say on the first round of the AFLW Draft – but there is some late intel that could sway their decision. Get the latest whispers here.

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Adelaide Crows' new headquarters at Thebarton Oval. Picture: Adelaide FC

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New Crows HQ leaves onlookers ‘gobsmacked’

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says people are ‘gobsmacked’ at the size and progress of the Crows’ new Thebarton home, as the club eyes a training date next year. See the latest pictures.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Jack Ison of the Chargers runs the ball during the 2025 Coates Talent League Boys Quarter Final between Sandringham Dragons and Oakleigh Chargers at Shepley Oval on September 7th, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Craig Dooley/AFL Photos)

Family fame: Blues draft gun’s plans to emulate rapper uncle

Carlton Academy prospect Jack Ison’s uncle is a famous rapper, actor and activist. And Ison wants to emulate him as a role model – but first he has to get to the Blues.

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Luxurious draft hands piles pressure on battling Eagles

The Eagles hold the draft’s golden tickets but face intense pressure to avoid mistakes that could haunt the struggling club for years to come.

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DEVONPORT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: The Tasmania Devils inaugural jumper is seen during the Tasmania Football Club Launch at Paranaple Convention Centre on March 18, 2024 in Devonport, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Devils reveal plans for historic 2026 VFL season debut

The Tasmania Devils are just months away from their debut VFL game and there is now a clearer picture on a possible venue and date for first home game.

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Dusty and more? The ex-AFL guns linked to the NTFL

Richmond champion Dustin Martin is in talks with a Top End footy club – but he’s not the only star talent on the NTFL radar. See the full list and how to watch them live.

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WARNING DO NOT USE BEFORE CONTACTING HERALDSUN SPORT DESK.. NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. October 23rd 2025 .. AFL Draft Prospect Cooper Duff-Tytler. . Picture: Michael Klein

Buzzing: small town gets AFL Draft fever

Top AFL Draft prospect Cooper Duff-Tytler has his small hometown buzzing ahead of his big night. Here’s an inside look at how the town is rallying behind their young gun.

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan in his new Gold Coast colours. Picture: Gold Coast Suns

Jamarra’s ‘prove-it’ year: Why it’s not just the Suns risking it all

Gold Coast’s premiership window has never been more open after a bumper trade period. But Jamarra Ugle-Hagan looms as the biggest question hovering over Damien Hardwick’s side.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. September 4 , 2024. AFL . Western Bulldogs captains run at the MCG. Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner of the Western Bulldogs clears by hand . Pic: Michael Klein

Why Dogs can afford to ship out former No. 1 draft pick

Western Bulldogs’ three-year rebuild has created an AFLW powerhouse-in-waiting – but there are still a few missing pieces. Here’s how coach Tamara Hyett completes the puzzle.

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The sliding doors moment for Matt LeRay

‘You never know…’: The cricket prodigy who gave it all up for footy

A state under-19 captain at just 17, those who guided Matt LeRay through the cricket pathway knew he had a big future in the game. But it all changed in December last year – and now the AFL Draft awaits.

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How ‘Zeke the Freak’ proved most people wrong

The player many view as the draft’s best has never won a club best-and-fairest, ‘never stood out’ in junior games and was told his kicking wasn’t good enough. But there’s no other prospect like Zeke Uwland.

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Coburg Districts Football Club president Allan Chandler with his wife Helen in Pascoe Vale, Saturday, July 21, 2018. He is in his 30th year as president. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Meet Australian sport’s ultimate Unsung Hero

Allan Chandler has been honoured with Sport Australia’s inaugural Unsung Hero Award after four decades of championing grassroots sports while caring for his ill wife.

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AFL Geelong v Essendon Max Rooke get helped off the ground

Cats slammed for dragging club doctors into huge concussion suit

Geelong is facing a concussion lawsuit spearheaded by former cult hero Max Rooke, but the Cats are trying to pass the buck onto current and former club doctors.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: Mimi Hill of the Blues celebrates during the 2025 AFLW First Semi Final match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the Carlton Blues at Ikon Park on November 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Burying a snag: The bizarre ritual behind Blues’ finals success

Sport is full of weird and wonderful traditions, but Carlton may well have stumbled on the strangest. Mimi Hill explains why she buried a sausage before the Blues’ last final — and why she’ll do it again.

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Opening of Hawthorn FC new ground and headquarters at Dingley Village in MelbourneÃs south east. MenÃs Captain James Sicily and WomenÃs Captain Emily Bates in the Kennedy Community Centre. Picture : Ian Currie

Watch: Go inside the Hawks’ new multimillion-dollar HQ

Hawthorn has officially opened it’s game-changing, multimillion dollar new training base at Dingley, with even Hawks fan Anthony Albanese in attendance. See the pictures and watch the video here.

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Walters Cup game between PBC (red and white) and Marsden at Tugun . Palm Beach fullback Dylan Patterson caused Marsden defence no end of trouble with his footwork... Picture Glenn Hampson

AFL draft gun’s league debut that made NRL clubs go gaga

After his first competitive game of rugby league at age 14, two NRL clubs came knocking for Dylan Patterson’s signature. Here’s why he turned them down in favour of the AFL’s Gold Coast Suns.

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Three players made their Banyule debuts in the season opener.

The quirks behind local cricket club’s impressive form

A local cricket club in Melbourne’s north is enjoying a hot start to the season and what’s impressive is the numbers behind their form. Plus, the quirky factor in its fine run.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 17th. AFL. Collingwood footy training at Olympic Park . Mason Cox , Jeremy Howe during todays session . Picture: Michael Klein

Remember me? Cox a surprise attendee of Pies’ pre-season

Delisted Magpie Mason Cox has made a surprise return to Collingwood’s training track, joining several senior players in an unofficial pre-season session.

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SANFL: South Australia under-18 leadership group, from left, vice-captain Sam Cumming, coach Tony Bamford, captain Dyson Sharp and vice-captain Jack Cook. Picture: Cory Sutton/SANFL

What elite crop of 2026 SA talent means for Crows’ draft plans

Adelaide faces an extraordinary draft dilemma as their recruiting boss declares next year’s local talent pool could eclipse this year’s record-breaking South Australian group.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Richmond draftees (L-R) Luke Trainor, Harry Armstrong, Josh Smillie, Sam Lalor, Jonty Faull and Taj Hotton pose for a photograph during the 2024 AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 21, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Tigers ‘open for anything’ at draft ahead of ‘their grand final’

It’s grand final night for Richmond list boss Blair Hartley on Wednesday night. And with plenty of ammunition at the top of the draft, the brass at Tigerland are ready to listen to offers.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 20: Finn O'Sullivan of the Kangaroos (C) poses for a photograph with teammates (L-R) Colby McKercher, Zane Duursma, George Wardlaw and Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos during the 2024 AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Too many mids? Roos should double down on draft calls

North Melbourne has taken plenty of midfielders at the draft in recent years and while some have questioned those calls, Brad Lloyd says you simply cannot have enough good players.

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Cooper Stevens, Dylan Smith, Danny Roach, Marcus Drum, Lewis Johnston

Inside story: What happens when an AFL dream doesn’t work out?

Being a top pick in the AFL draft doesn’t guarantee a long career in the big time, so what happens if a dream doesn’t pan out? Read our series of draft lessons from those who’ve lived the journey.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 17: Andrew McGrath of the Bombers reacts as Brad Scott, Head Coach of the Bombers prepares to speak to players during the round ten AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Essendon Bombers at Marvel Stadium, on May 17, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

The six clubs with most riding on ‘25 draft

Every club wants to go well on draft night, but there is extra pressure on some to absolutely nail their selections. Jon Ralph names and analyses the six teams who just have to get it right.

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Geelong Cats AFLW best and fairest podium: Nina Morrison (runner-up), Georgie Prespakis (winner) and Mikayla Bowen (third place). Picture: Jane Fitzgerald

Star Cat snags second best and fairest in runaway count

A star midfielder has come out on top in Geelong’s AFLW best and fairest count, as another secured their first top 3 finish for the club. See the top 10, all the award winners for the night.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 05: Mitch Cleary, Kane Cornes and Hamish McLachlan speak on airduring the round 13 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Hawks at Marvel Stadium, on June 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Channel 9 eyes rival footy newshound in TV network talent war

The television sports war has escalated with Channel 9 targeting Seven’s chief football reporter just days after losing their own star to their rival.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Cody Curtin of Western Australia in action during the 2025 Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Boys match between Allies and Western Australia at Marvel Stadium on June 29, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rob Lawson/AFL Photos)

Why Crows’ Curtin combo is a real possibility after draft slide

After sliding down draft boards, Cody Curtin has mounted a late surge thanks to a remarkable grand final performance. And it could all lead to a reunion with his brother Daniel at the Crows.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. November 13th. AFL draft prospect Hunter Holmes with his brother Max, who is a Geelong star, and their mum Lee Naylor, a former Olympic runner at Duncan McKinnon reserve athletics track . Picture: Michael Klein

The ‘Mini Max’ Holmes out to forge his own identity

Like superstar brother Max, Hunter Holmes is a late bloomer. And that’s only the start of their remarkable similarities – just ask mum Lee Naylor. Is the family ‘fairytale’ about to be complete?

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